The primary purpose of the Activity Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines.
The role involves providing good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interest of the residents, community and facility are met to the extent possible.
The Activity Director assists in developing monthly activity schedules, encourages resident participation in self-initiated activities, and ensures all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
resident-centered activity planning
compliance with federal and state regulations
communication with residents and families
activity progress documentation
supervision of activity staff
Nice-to-have
community planning participation
quality improvement collaboration
transportation arrangement for residents
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One-year experience in long-term care facility preferred